Fallow Deer

Dama dama

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Cervidae

About

Fallow deer is the common name for species of deer in the genus Dama of subfamily Cervinae. The two living species are the European fallow deer, native to Europe and Anatolia, and the Persian fallow deer, native to the Middle East. The European species has been widely introduced elsewhere.

Fun Fact

Fallow deer display remarkable color variation, from pure white to nearly black, all within the same population — more coat color morphs than any other deer species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Deciduous woodlands

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

12-16 years

Threats

Deforestation
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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